N’Quatqua has commenced the process towards a new water disinfection facility and water system improvements.   

Water quality data over the years has shown that the quality of the water is good and that disinfection is an additional measure to ensure water is safe to drink.

Scope of work includes:

If you live in Electoral Area C of the SLRD you can now apply for a Temporary Use Permit for the purposes of providing short-term rentals in your home.

Here is a list of things to consider prior to applying for this use:

Effective: July 26, 2022

Users of the Pemberton North Water System Level 2 water restrictions are currently in effect. Please limit your use of water for sprinkling and irrigation to the following times:

Sprinkling:

• Residents who reside at even-numbered addresses water on Thursday and Sundays between 4 am and 9 am OR between 7 pm and 10 pm.
• Residents who reside at odd-numbered addresses water on Wednesday and Saturdays between 4 am and 9 am OR between 7 pm and 10 pm.

In-Ground Irrigation System:

D'Arcy water system users please limit your use of water for sprinkling and irrigation to the following times:

• 1 hour in the morning before 9 am OR in the evening after 7 pm

The SLRD requires all residents of local Water Systems to exercise good water conservation practices. 

Water Restrictions are an effective way of ensuring everyone has enough treated drinking water and adequate water supplies to protect our communities from fires during dry summer months. With population growth and climate change, there is increasing pressure on our water supplies

The SLRD has contracted BGC Engineering to undertake a detailed quantitative landslide hazard and risk assessment of the area in and around Jason Creek and Reid Road. In support of this project, you may see them conducting fieldwork in the area on July 20-22 and July 25-27, 2022. In cases where fieldwork is required on specific private properties, those property owners have been contacted and granted permission for access.

The BC Wildfire Service and the Lil’wat Nation are continuing with a prescribed burn project 9 kilometres north of the Village of Pemberton, BC, in an area referred locally as the Owl Creek Drainage. This is a collaboration between Lil’wat Forestry Ventures (LFV), the forestry division of the Lil’wat First Nation, and BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).

Monday, July 18 and Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Pemberton North water system users may notice some discolouration of water as a result of watermain flushing.

Residents are advised to run their water until it is clear before using.

Watermain flushing is an important part of water distribution maintenance as it aids in the improvement of water quality.